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Pumpkin pie vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pumpkin pie and cheese sandwich different?

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A; however, cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin pie is 67% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie has less sodium.

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.2%
Contains more IronIron +191.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +377.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
~equal in Copper ~0.16mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1474.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.3%
Contains more FatsFats +156.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.1%
Contains more OtherOther +236.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin pie Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 9.166g 49%
Vitamin A 448µg 21µg 47%
Phosphorus 81mg 382mg 43%
Manganese 0.227mg 1.083mg 37%
Selenium 5.4µg 24.3µg 34%
Sodium 239mg 839mg 26%
Fats 9.75g 25g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.427mg 23%
Iron 0.9mg 2.62mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.261mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.358mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 10.351g 14%
Calcium 64mg 204mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 3.185mg 13%
Calories 243kcal 497kcal 13%
Protein 3.9g 9.8g 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Saturated fat 1.988g 4.129g 10%
Folate 26µg 64µg 10%
Magnesium 14mg 54mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.12µg 10%
Carbs 34.83g 58.2g 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Cholesterol 26mg 7mg 6%
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.87mg 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Potassium 167mg 306mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.622mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.148mg 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 55.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pumpkin pie
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.141g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.